the struggle of walt disney
- Walter Elias "Walt" Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was a cartoonist, animator, film director, writer, producer and philanthropist,
- He and his brother Roy O. Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company
- He was born on December 5, 1901, at 2156 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago's Hermosa community area
- Walt Disney had a tough beginning. He along with his brother had to deliver morning newspapers before attending school, to eke out a living.
- He began his artistic career in 1919. He considered becoming an actor, but decided to draw political caricatures or comic strips for a newspaper.
- He is credited with the creation of some of the all time favorite cartoons like Mickey and Minnie mouse, Goofy, Bambi, Donald Duck, Pluto amongst many more
- He ushered in the era of animation and is considered the most distinguished icon in the genre.